Living in Lebanon while working in Austria

Can I work remotely for a company in Austria while being in Lebanon?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. If you are a citizen of Lebanon, you will have to apply for a work permit in Austria. The permit is valid for 3 months and will be renewed automatically for another 3 months.
  2. You will have to show your passport and the proof of your identity (ID card, driving license,…) at the Austrian consulate in your country of origin.
  3. If you are a citizen of Lebanon, you will have to have a residence permit (also called a residence permit of stay).
  4. If you are a non-citizen of Lebanon, you will have to have a residence permit.
  5. You will have to have a residence permit if you want to work for a company in Austria.

What are the benefits of working in Austria?

  1. You will have a residence permit for 3 months and it can be renewed for another 3 months.
  2. You will be able to work for a company in Austria.
  3. You will have a work permit that will allow you to work in Austria for 3 months.

How to live in Lebanon and find remote work in Austria?

Finding remote work in Austria if you are located in Lebanon might be difficult, therefore we recommend to visit Austria for a short period of time.

I’ve been living in Lebanon for more than two years now and I’ve been working remotely for the last three months. I’m a data analyst with a focus on machine learning.
I decided to move to Lebanon in 2018 after I read about the opportunities in Lebanon. I’m not a native speaker, but I’m learning Arabic and I’m quite happy with the results so far.
I’m also a big fan of the country, the people and the food.
I’ve been working from my home in Austria for the last three months. I’ve been living in Austria for more than two years now and I’ve been working remotely for the last three months.
I’m a data analyst with a focus on machine learning. I decided to move to Austria in 2018 after I read about the opportunities in Austria.
In this post, I’m going to share my experience with remote work and I’ll tell you how to find remote work in Austria.
How to find remote work in Austria

How a company in Austria can send my salary in Lebanon?

When working remotely for a corporation in Austria, you salary can be send to Lebanon but only if you work from the country. The salary can be send to Lebanon with the help of the Austrian company. The Austrian company has to provide a remuneration of your salary to the Lebanese company.

How much does it cost to send my salary to Lebanon? The cost of sending the salary to Lebanon depends on the country where you work. The Austrian company will provide the cost of the remuneration of your salary to the Lebanese company.
How can I send my salary to Lebanon? If you are working from Austria, you can send your salary to Lebanon. The Austrian company has to provide a remuneration of your salary to the Lebanese company.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Lebanon for a company in Austria?

If you are working remotely in Lebanon for a corporation established in Austria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not. This article will explain how to pay taxes in Lebanon for a company established in Austria.

Taxes in Lebanon
There are two types of taxes in Lebanon:
The Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax on goods and services. It is charged at a rate of 12% on all goods and services. It is charged on every transaction, including online transactions. The VAT is collected by the General Directorate of Customs.
The income tax is a tax on income. It is charged at a rate of 25% on the first $4,500 of taxable income. It is charged at a rate of 30% on the next $8,000 of taxable income. The income tax is collected by the General Directorate of Inland Revenue.
If you are a resident of Lebanon, you are required to pay the VAT on your income and you must pay the income tax on your income. If you are a non-resident of Lebanon, you are not required to pay the VAT on your income.
If you are a resident of Lebanon and you have a permanent residence in Lebanon, you are not required to pay the income tax on your income. If you are a resident of Lebanon and you do not have a permanent residence in Lebanon, you are required to pay the income tax on your income.